Using Base Ten Blocks for Renaming
You will use base ten blocks to add two-digit numbers together. You will learn how to physically exchange ten units for a ten rod when your units add up to more than nine.
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You will use base ten blocks to add two-digit numbers together. You will learn how to physically exchange ten units for a ten rod when your units add up to more than nine.
Key Questions
- Why do we need to swap ten units for a ten rod?
- How does using blocks help us see the addition process?
- What is the total when we combine these two groups of blocks?
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